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Brazil
South America’s largest country and the fifth largest country in the world, Brazil has a total land area of 3,287,597 sq mi and has a total population of approximately 191,241,714. Brazil was a former Portuguese colony and gained in independence in 1822.
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The country of Brazil is about 6 hours away from the Cayman Islands. There is approximately 2,670 miles between the two locations.
How many South American countries touch Brazil?
You can see what countries touch Brazil, and count them, by looking at a map. You can find a good map for this by following the related link, below.
How many people visit Cristo Redentor Brazil every year?
Currently, about 5 million foreigners visit Brazil each year.
Who was Dom Pedro and what role did play in Brazil's move to independence?
Dom Pedro was King John's son. When King John planned to make Brazil a colony again and many Brazillians could not accept a return to colonial status. In 1822, creoloes demanded Brazil's independence from Portugal. Eight thousand Brazilians signed a petition asking Dom Pedro to rule. He agreed. He was Brazil's first empero.
How do Brazil celebrate mardi gras?
Brazil does not celebrate the February 14 holiday, as it is too close to the massive festival of Carnival that happens every year in Brazil. They celebrate the Dia dos Namorados (Lover's Day) on June 12, before the feast of St. Anthony, the patron saint of marriage. Single women perform rituals called simpatias in order to help them get a husband, and already married couples exchange gifts, cards, chocolate, and flowers.
How are Mexico and Brazil similar and dissimilar?
Similar because:
- Mexico and Brazil are developing countries.
- Mexico and Brazil are newly industrialized countries.
- Mexico and Brazil are the biggest economies in Latin America.
- Mexico and Brazil have the biggest population in Latin America.
- Both countries are in the G-20 group.
- Mexico and Brazil have excellent diplomatic relations.
- Both countries have oil.
- Mexico and Brazil have the bigger and best infrastructure in Latin America.
- Mexico and Brazil are the most visited countries in Latin America.
Dissimilar because:
- In Mexico the people speak Spanish; in Brazil Portuguese.
- Mexico was colonized by Spain; Brazil by Portugal.
- Brazil is bigger than Mexico in territory (Mexico is slightly bigger than Alaska, while Brazil is almost the size of the United States).
- In the HDI (Human Development Index) Report 2009 Brazil is in place 75; Mexico in 53.
- By GDP (Gross Domestic Product) Brazil is the 10th largest economy in the world, Mexico the 13th.
- Brazil is in South America, Mexico in North America.
- Brazil will organize the Olympic Games in 2016, Mexico organized them in 1968.
- Brazil is better in soccer than Mexico.
- In Brazil the capital (Brasilia) isn't the most important city, it is Rio or Sao Paulo; in Mexico the capital (Mexico City) is the most important city.
- Brazil is recognized by "carnivals", Mexico by the "mariachis".
By the way, Mexico and Brazil have many similar characteristics but dissimilar things too :)
Is there a difference in Brazil AND BRASIL?
Brazilians spell the country's name "Brasil" and pronunce it "brah-SEEL". In the U.S.A, the name "Brazil" is used, pronounced "brah-ZILL". Both apply to the same nation.
Brazil is independent of certain sectors such as:
Mains, electricity, and textile industries of other countries need to rest like any other
What do men wear for Christmas in Brazil?
Brazilian man wear for christmas nice polos in colors red or green with nice pair of shoes jeans or dress up pants, it all depends what kinda party are you going to.
Where can you exchange 10000 Dez Mil Cruzados?
First off, mil Cruzados means "a thousand Cruzados". 1000 mil Cruzados means you have 1000 banknotes each worth Cz$1000.
Secondly, Brazil hasn't used the Cruzado as a currency in over 20 years. The current Brazilian currency is the Real.
What kind of art does Brazil like to make?
Brazil likes to make all kind of art. Especially straw art. Straw art originated in Brazil anywhere from 1789?- now. Brazilians are especially good at because they do it almost everyday! And it is also taught in many Brazilian schools. Whatever is left over from their crops like straw,hay,etc..they twist and twine to make beautiful baskets and plates and many other useful tools. Brazil is also famous for water color ('s). if you go to Brazil in any of there museums you'll most likely find water color paintings. In Brazil if your not playing a sport or outside you can find many people doing the arts. Painting with water colors became very popular in 1745? when De Johnokk La Usatra came over from England (he was a artist - NOT very well know- died 1834?) he was looking for a place to settle. I have no idea why but he lost his home and for money he would paint or draw. He would get much money too. Anyways, after he came more and more people saw his art and it began to spread all over.
British Columbia Canada is due north of what state?
from west to east, Oregon, Idaho and part of Montana.
Why was Brazil involved in World War 2?
Essentially, Brazil tried to maintain a neutral stance during the first years of the War. Given the strong immigration from German, Japanese and Italian nationals to Brazil during late 1800's in some areas the population was supportive to the Axis.
However, after the sinking of several Brazilian merchant ships by German submarines local pressure increased substantially and the government reviewed its position declaring war on Germany and its allies in January 1942.
From mid 1944 onwards Brazil had troops and a flight squadron operating in European soil, supporting the American army in their operations in Italy.
More info on the following links:
http://www.tau.ac.il/eial/VI_2/mccann.htm
http://history.sandiego.edu/gen/st/~johnw/index.HTML
What is the state bird of Brazil?
The rufous-bellied thrush is currently the national bird of Brazil.
What does Brazil have in common with its neighboring countries?
it does not get along because it took aver urugay and Uruguay did not wanted to do anyhting with it
What ethnic groups have affected Brazil's language?
Well, Portuguese is the official language and is spoken by the population. English is part of the curriculum of public and private schools, and Spanish became part of the school curriculum in recent years, English is understood and used by few people, especially in commercial and financial centers.
About 180 languages and dialects are spoken of indigenous peoples in the tribes, although that number is declining.
Portuguese is the mother tongue of 98% of Brazilians, although a significant number of speakers of languages immigrants, mostly German, spoken in rural areas of southern Brazil, and the dialect used by most Hunsrückisch about 1.5 million people. Italian is very popular by some descendants of immigrants who have not yet adopted Portuguese as their mother tongue in wine areas of Rio Grande do Sul, the most used dialect talian. Other language spoken by minorities is the Japanese, among other immigrant languages
How many days of school do children have in Brazil a year?
The school holidays generally range between 60 and 120 days, not consecutive. In Brazil, considered as the school holiday months: January, July and December. Some schools and universities also consider as part of February vacation. For students of public schools, the holiday period is two weeks in July, two weeks in December and the entire month of January. For public employees, the vacation is also known as "Rildo" and can be enjoyed several times a year.
What is the movement in Rio de Janeiro Brazil?
Movement takes place at all hours and in all places of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It's both a historic and a modern cultural capital of Brazil and of the world. For example, there's movement between luxurious residences and high powered positions. There's movement between attractive neighborhoods and governmental jobs and small scale, private businesses. There's movement between 'favelas' ['slums'] and day jobs or places in which to beg or to steal.
That's in terms of resting on one's laurels or family background, earning a living, or trying to survive.
There also is movement between mansions and boarding or prep schools abroad. There's movement between comfortable houses or condominiums and private or exclusive public schools. There's movement between disadvantaged neighborhoods and on-your-feet association of written information with cues of color or design.
That's in terms of the best education that money buys, down to the non education that misery allows.
And there's movement between huge living spaces and posh vacation and second [and third...] homes, nationally and internationally. There's movement between comfortable living quarters and local opportunities for entertainment. There's movement from everywhere to the beaches.
And that's in terms of the many cultural and entertainment possibilities that Rio de Janeiro offers to visitors, tourists, residents, and guests.
Does Brazil have a functional region?
no. there is alot of really poor people. the president does not like to help the people.the most functional region is rio.
